STD Test On Period

So you’ve decided to take an STD test to ensure your sexual health’s safety. But what if your periods just showed up? Can you still have a successful STD test on period? Or should you cancel your appointment?

Luckily, all STD tests can be performed regardless of which stage your menstrual cycle is on. So you don’t have to worry about suddenly getting your periods when you have an STD test scheduled.

We have STD lab partners in over 4500 locations across the country. And they are most happy to take an STD test on period. So it is completely fine to go for an STD test on period or at any menstrual cycle stage, for that matter. 

A period does not affect the results of the STD tests, and you will get accurate results. However, for STDs like gonorrhea and syphilis, the doctor or nurse might take multiple swabs to ensure accuracy in the results when you go for an STD test on period.

As you might know, getting an STD test is an important step in maintaining a healthy sex life. You need to be sure you are free from all sexually transmitted infections, especially when having a new partner in life. 

STD testing while on period or normal days will be easy and quick. You might need to provide a throat swab, urine, saliva, or blood sample, depending on the type of tests. Sometimes a physical exam might be more than enough to determine what STD you have by looking at the symptoms.

Although many women might feel uncomfortable taking an STD test while on your period, it is totally okay, and you should feel proud that you are taking a test. So there’s the answer to your question! You can take an STD test on period as effectively as you would when not having a period.